African Grey

If you own any type of parrot or exotic bird, you are no doubt already aware of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regulations, which are designed to protect a wide range of different animal and plant species (and their natural habitats) that are endangered or at risk of extinction.

The CITES regulations mean that for many popular species of parrots and other pets, the owner of the animal in question must be in possession of the appropriate paperwork to prove that their pet is legally owned, and that they were not caught, handled or sold into the pet trade in such a way that might endanger the wider population.